The Addicted to God Pod

In this foundational episode, Sarah Annie Schneider makes the compelling case for pursuing a deep, intimate relationship with God and His living Word—especially if you’re new to faith, feeling distant from God, or stuck in destructive cycles you can’t seem to break. Drawing from over a decade mentoring women in jail, personal testimony, and Scripture (Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139, Ephesians 3:20-2...

In this heartfelt episode of The Addicted to God Pod , host Sarah Annie Schneider tackles the loneliness epidemic head-on and reveals why godly friendships and accountability partners are essential for our faith journey. Drawing from over a decade mentoring incarcerated women, her women's support groups, and personal experience, Sarah shares how to move from surface-level connections to the deep,...

She sat in a counselor's office after her husband confessed his porn addiction—and she wasn't angry. She wasn't threatening to leave, kick him out, or make him sleep on the couch. And the counselor noticed. What her husband didn't know—what no one knew—was that Andrea Sloma had been carrying the same secret for decades. Women don't talk about this. And that silence is exactly what keeps so many of...

In this one of the most powerful and most needed episodes of the Addicted to God Podcast series. Sarah Schneider tackles one of the most pervasive lies women believe: the lie of unworthiness. If you’ve ever tied your value to your career, motherhood, appearance, relationships, or even past failures and shame—this episode is for you. Through honest stories, illustrations and rich Bible teaching, Sa...

"If you died today, how confident are you that you would be in heaven?" 0%? 50/50? 99%? Not sure? If your answer is anything less than 100%, this episode is for you. We start with urgency. In Luke 12, Jesus tells the story of a man who had everything - full barns, big plans, zero worries. God's response? "You fool. Tonight your life is required of you." None of us is promised tomorrow. That questi...

Welcome to Addicted to God, the podcast for anyone with an addictive personality who’s ready to trade their old struggles for a life-changing love for Jesus. Hosted by Sarah Schneider — a woman who openly shares her own addictive wiring and decade-plus experience mentoring women in her local jail. This show delivers raw, biblical truth with zero shame and zero judgment. Through Scripture, real sto...

Church Hurt & Spiritual Disappointment — a heavy but hopeful conversation for anyone who’s ever been wounded by the very place that should have felt safest. In this episode, I open up about the deep pain so many carry from church experiences: judgment, exclusion, gossip, feeling you can’t show up as your real, struggling self, and far more serious wounds like betrayal, abuse of power, or viola...

Discover the powerful Bible that’s been transforming lives in jail ministry for over a decade — The Life Recovery Bible (NLT) by Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop. In this heartfelt episode, I share why this is one of the most effective tools for anyone seeking freedom from addiction, strongholds, or unhealthy habits. From easy-to-understand NLT text and recovery-focused footnotes, to...

In this powerful episode of The Addicted to God Podcast, host Sarah Schneider confronts a challenging but liberating question: Who really owns you right now? Drawing from her decade mentoring women in jail, Sarah reveals how addictions—whether substances, shopping, approval, or success—keep us trapped in darkness. She explores how sin is the root that gives addiction its power, how our fallen natu...

Are you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or controlled by something you can’t seem to break free from? In Episode 11, we confront a powerful truth: Addiction IS Bondage — and we’re all in it in some way. From the sneaky bondage of denial to the slippery slope that starts so innocently, and the deep helplessness that leaves us feeling powerless, this episode exposes the chains we often don’t se...

Are you exhausted from the constant scroll? Maybe you pick up your phone for 'just a second'… and suddenly 30 minutes are gone. You love your family, yet you catch yourself half-present, distracted, and missing what matters most. If that’s you, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own tech addiction and the practical ways I’m fighting back — not by throwing my phone away, but...

Feeling tired of carrying the weight of old hurts? Are you exhausted from replaying unfair situations in your mind while bitterness quietly steals your joy and peace? In this episode of Addicted to God, we’re tackling one of the sneakiest enemies of the heart: bitterness — that slow-growing root the Bible warns can defile many (Hebrews 12:15). It’s like swallowing poison while hoping the other per...

The Addicted to God podcast, hosted by Sarah Annie Schneider, aims to destigmatize addiction and promote transformation through a passionate love for God and His Word. The conversation covers the introduction to the Addicted to God movement, destigmatizing addiction, understanding addiction and its root, the power of God's Word in transformation, real freedom in Christ, testimonies of transformati...

If the Bible feels distant or confusing, you're not alone. In this episode, Sarah Schneider shares practical steps and heartfelt encouragement to help you connect with God's Word and transform your relationship with Him. Why many people find the Bible overwhelming or disconnected, especially amid pain and busy lives The spiritual reasons behind not understanding the Bible, including scriptures fro...

The Addicted to God podcast, hosted by Sarah Annie Schneider, is a journey towards an abundant life in God. The movement aims to help individuals find God and truly know Him, especially in times of desperation and hopelessness. The podcast delves into the parable of the lost son, emphasizing the power of confession, repentance, and seeking God as the roadmap to coming home and finding forgiveness...

The Addicted to God podcast, hosted by Sarah Annie Schneider, explores the concept of addiction through a biblical lens, highlighting the enslaving nature of addiction and the deceptive tactics used by Satan. The podcast emphasizes the need for self-reflection, honesty, and reliance on God to break free from addictive behaviors. Takeaways Addiction is not limited to substances and can manifest in...

🚨 The one question I get asked all the time: How do I find a good church? Here's what I've learned from 20+ years of experience — and from mentoring women in prison. If you're searching, drop a 🔥 below — I want to hear your thoughts! Finding a church isn’t about perfection — it’s about authenticity and truth. I’ve seen firsthand how the right church fuels your spiritual growth and keeps Jesus at...

The podcast episode explores the concept of addiction to God as a healthy addiction and delves into the deceptive nature of addiction. Sarah Schneider shares a personal journey of finding God, the recognition and understanding of addiction, the destructive nature of addictions, realization and transformation, and finding purpose and freedom in God.

Growing up in church doesn’t mean you’re going to heaven. It’s a hard truth, but it’s one that changed everything for the creator of Addicted to God. When her borrowed beliefs were put to the test, she realized she didn't actually know the God she had heard about her whole life. This is the story of a challenge that sparked a pursuit—and the proof that when you stop relying on your parents' faith...

The Addicted to God podcast is a movement inspired by Mark 12:30, aiming to help individuals transfer worldly habits into God-centered disciplines and de-stigmatize addiction. The podcast introduces the concept of Addicted to God, discusses its message, and shares the vision for the podcast, emphasizing the transformational power of God and the target audience for the podcast. Takeaways Addicted t...